Amilio vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amilio

Boy #3,625 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel, striving"

Origin: Latin (Aemulus)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Mexican Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,625
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Milio, Emil

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amilio Rank #3,625
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3625 for Amilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amilio ___

  • Amilio Juan
  • Amilio Carlos
  • Amilio Eduardo
  • Amilio Rafael
  • Amilio Alejandro

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amilio

Mateo Camilo Rafael Isabella Valentina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amilio or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Amilio at #3625 in the United States.

What do Amilio and James mean?

Amilio means "rival, eager to excel, striving" (Latin (Aemulus) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Amilio and James boy or girl names?

Amilio is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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